LITTLE BLACK BOOK
Every great wedding has a great team behind it. Over the years we've worked alongside some truly exceptional people — photographers who feel like guests, florists who understand our light, musicians who read the room.
This is our Little Black Book: a handpicked collection of suppliers we trust, recommend wholeheartedly, and know will take the very best care of you and your day.
OUR FRIENDS
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The Cheese Shop | www.thecheeseshoptw.co.uk
The Cheese Shop in Tunbridge Wells creates bespoke cheese wedding cakes individually designed around your guest numbers and taste preferences, using the finest farmhouse and artisan cheeses.Cake Blossoms | www.cakeblossoms.co.uk
Silvia of Cake Blossoms creates bespoke buttercream wedding cakes adorned with edible flowers and vintage-inspired designs, crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients with nearly 15 years of experience.The Cake Labs | www.thecakelabs.co.uk
Hollie of The Cake Labs crafts beautiful wedding cakes from the finest ingredients — fresh fruit curds, buttercreams and imaginative flavours — with a reliably show-stopping result.Suzy Bell Cakes | www.suzybellcakes.com
Suzy Bell creates romantically inspired wedding cakes adorned with hand-crafted sugar flowers, with a wild, unruly floral style that makes every cake as personal as the couple it's made for. -
Roxy Celebrates Love | www.roxycelebrateslove.com
Roxy is a humanist wedding celebrant who creates unique, heartfelt ceremonies for couples who want their ceremony to be the beating heart of the day, not a formality. -
Social Sisters | @socialsisters_uk
Social Sisters capture the real, unfiltered moments of your wedding day on iPhone, delivering authentic social media content within 24 hours.Wild Pony Stories | @wildponystories
Wild Pony Stories creates cinematic iPhone wedding content with a same-day and 24-hour turnaround — so you can stay fully present while they capture every highlight to share. -
Roberto Forzoni | www.forzonimagic.co.uk
Roberto Forzoni is a Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star — one of the UK's most highly rated magicians, bringing sophisticated, discreet close-up magic to weddings and events of every size.Etienne Pradier | www.frenchmagician.co.uk
Etienne Pradier is a Gold Star Member of the Magic Circle and as seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, offering polished, experienced magic for weddings and private events.Adam Smith | www.adams-magic.co.uk
Adam Smith is a multi-award winning Member of The Magic Circle, specialising in stunning card magic that works as the perfect icebreaker for your guests. -
Tunbridge Wells Taxis | www.tunbridgewellstaxis.co.uk
Tunbridge Wells Taxis provides reliable taxi and minibus services across Tunbridge Wells, with vehicles from 8 to 16 seats — perfect for getting your guests home safely at the end of the night. -
Thistle & String | www.thistleandstring.com
Thistle & String is a passionate florist creating thoughtful, beautifully balanced bouquets and sculptures for weddings, with meticulous attention to colour and composition.The Mirror & The Veil | www.themirrorandtheveil.co.uk
The Mirror & The Veil specialise in organic, opulent floral design inspired by the seasons, the venue and each couple's unique aesthetic.The Flower Alchemist | www.thefloweralchemist.co.uk
The Flower Alchemist designs wedding florals for every style and budget, working closely with couples to bring their exact vision to life.Star & The Rose | www.starandtherose.com
Star & The Rose are a florist specialising in beautiful, artisan bouquets and floral design for weddings and events.Lisa Furnell Flowers | www.lisafurnellflowers.co.uk
Lisa Furnell brings a fine art sensibility to her floral work, creating sculptural arrangements, free-form arches and oversized bouquets that celebrate form, texture and colour.Colonnade Florist | www.colonnadeflorist.co.uk
Colonnade Florist are the award-winning Best Florist in Kent at The Kent Wedding Awards, celebrated for their individual, bespoke approach to every couple's floral vision.Kelly & Hicks | www.kellyandhicks.co.uk
Clare of Kelly & Hicks is an eco-conscious Tunbridge Wells florist with over 10 years of experience, sourcing and growing her own flowers locally for a personal, sustainable approach.Dove & Myrtle | www.doveandmyrtle.com
Dove & Myrtle is a bespoke wedding florist known for their abundant, natural garden style — tumbling roses, escaping tendrils and wildly beautiful arrangements inspired by secret walled gardens.Emma Phoenix Flowers | www.emmaphoenixflowers.com
Emma Phoenix Flowers is a design-led Kent flower farm and studio creating deeply personal, season-inspired florals grown right on their own farm. -
Lauren Garfitt | www.laurengarfitt.com
Lauren Garfitt specialises in bespoke soft glam bridal hair and makeup, dedicated to making you look and feel the most beautiful you've ever felt.Hall of Fame | www.halloffame.uk.com
Deborah of Hall of Fame is a bridal hair and makeup specialist offering modern, chic and cruelty-free beauty looks that enhance your natural radiance.Simply Beautiful Wedding Hair
Liz is a highly talented bridal hair specialist who creates wonderful styles tailored to reflect each bride's unique personality and vision.Willow and Rose | www.willowandrosemakeup.co.uk
Emily Dodds of Willow and Rose creates timeless, naturally beautiful bridal makeup and travels to your getting-ready location to look after the whole bridal party.Aston | www.astonsmakeupandbeauty.co.uk
Aston is a hair and makeup artist with over 14 years of experience, crafting flawless, bespoke bridal looks that balance timeless elegance with modern sophistication.Kate Waller | www.katewallermua.co.uk
Kate Waller is a local hair and makeup artist offering a luxury bridal service, with a natural yet glamorous style and the experience to accommodate large bridal parties. -
Things Made By Jo | www.madebyjo.co.uk
Jo creates beautiful hand-lettered wedding stationery, bespoke signage and on-the-day styling across a wide range of materials — from delicate calligraphy place cards to chalkboard table plans.Imogen Partridge | www.imogenpartridge.com
Imogen Partridge creates bespoke watercolour illustrations and calligraphy pieces that capture your wedding memories as hand-crafted keepsakes to treasure for years to come.Alex Hinton Design | www.alexhintondesign.co.uk
Alex Hinton creates custom wedding stationery combining watercolour illustrations with hand-pressed flowers — timeless, elegant designs that serve as pieces of art long after the day.Foraged — Suzie | dennisfamily@btinternet.com
Suzie of Foraged offers seasonal table styling for weddings and events, using natural flowers from local farms alongside bespoke typography and handcrafted place settings. -
Tim Cullen — Mint DJ | www.mintdjs.co.uk
Tim Cullen of Mint DJ is a renowned international DJ with over 12 years of experience creating the perfect soundtrack for weddings and events.Toby Boyle Music | www.tobyboylemusic.co.uk
Toby Boyle Music offers a consultancy-led approach to live music, matching the perfect performers to your vision and guiding you through every step of the process.For evening bands and DJs, we ask that you choose from the preferred suppliers listed above.
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Will Scott | www.willscottguitarist.co.uk
Will Scott is an internationally award-winning guitarist who has performed at the O2 and Royal Albert Hall, offering a wide range of styles and bespoke arrangements for any occasion.Tristan Mackay | www.tristanmackayevents.com Tristan Mackay is a two-time No.1 UK iTunes artist offering beautiful, versatile acoustic performances for weddings and events.
Echappee Trio | www.echappeetrio.co.uk
The Échappée Trio are a tight-knit jazz and swing ensemble with over 10 years of experience, capturing the joyful, feel-good energy of Sinatra, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker.Ben Hills | www.benhillsmusic.co.uk
Ben Hills is a jazz vocalist and professional crooner based in Tunbridge Wells, channelling the spirit of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack for weddings and events across the UK and beyond.Emma Fry | www.emmafry.co.uk
Emma Fry is a world-class performer who has shared the stage with Clean Bandit, Ed Sheeran and John Legend, bringing extraordinary talent to your wedding day. -
Lottie Topping | www.lottietopping.com
Lottie Topping is a storytelling photographer with a talent for the unscripted, heartfelt moments that make a wedding day truly yours.The Chamberlins | www.thechamberlins.co
The Chamberlins are alternative London photographers for laid-back, creative couples who want modern, stylish and joyful images.Emma Hall | www.emmahallphotography.com
Emma Hall is an award-winning wedding photographer based in Tunbridge Wells, known for her relaxed, natural style and the warmth that puts every couple completely at ease.Nick Parker | www.parkershots.com
Nick Parker is a Tunbridge Wells-based photographer whose blend of photojournalism and fine art portraiture captures the emotions of your day both naturally and beautifully.Annamarie Stepney | www.annamariestepney.co.uk
Annamarie Stepney specialises in honest, unposed wedding photography — the quiet, magical in-between moments that make the day unforgettable.Shelby Ellis | www.shelbyellis.co.uk
Shelby Ellis is a Kent-based wedding photographer who captures the candid moments and natural emotion of your day through authentic, relaxed storytelling.James Ireland | www.jamesirelandphotography.co.uk
James Ireland is a Kent-based wedding photographer with a creative, relaxed approach that captures the real moments and emotions of your day.The Kensington Photographer | www.thekensingtonphotographer.co.uk
The Kensington Photographer offers candid, documentary-style wedding photography and cinematic videography in one complete package.Kerry Ann Duffy | www.kerryannduffy.com
Kerry Ann Duffy tells the story of your wedding day with an unobtrusive, natural approach that keeps couples feeling comfortable from start to finish.Sarah Williams Photography | www.sarahwilliamsphotography.com
Sarah Williams captures weddings in a natural, authentic style, working alongside her husband Alex to give every couple the perfect photography partnership.While We Wander | www.whilewewander.co.uk
Jo of While We Wander is a Penshurst-based photographer who specialises in warm, emotionally rich images for couples who value genuine connection over posed perfection. -
NDR Films | www.ndrfilms.co.uk
NDR Films is a London-based wedding film studio led by broadcast television veteran Neil, creating cinematic, emotionally driven films that tell the unique story of your day.Sparks Film | www.sparks-film.co.uk
Sparks Film creates beautiful, authentic wedding films focused on genuine moments and the natural magic of your day.Echo Wedding Films | www.echoweddingfilms.com
Echo Wedding Films crafts unique, stress-free wedding films tailored to each couple's love story, with years of storytelling experience behind every frame.Luxe Videography | www.luxevideography.co.uk
Lauren of Luxe Videography is a Kent-based specialist creating breathtaking cinematic wedding films — from the anticipation of getting ready to the joy of the first dance. -
Deluxe Wedding Cars | www.deluxeweddingcars.co.uk
Deluxe Wedding Cars offers characterful vintage wedding car hire across Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London, including a 1965 VW campervan and a 1961 Morris Minor convertible.Evolve | www.evolvechauffeur.com
Evolve offers a bespoke chauffeur-driven experience in a contemporary Rolls Royce Ghost, providing deeply personal luxury wedding transportation. -
Isabella Grace | www.isabellagracebridal.com
Isabella Grace is one of the most beautiful bridal boutiques in the region, set in an elegant Regency townhouse and offering a bespoke, truly personal experience.The Briderie | www.thebriderie.com
The Briderie is a relaxed, modern bridal studio for fashion-conscious brides, stocking contemporary and ethical labels with a focus on transformative pieces and layering separates.